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Add 50/98 and 50/45

1^st number: 50/98, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

50/98 + 50/45 is 715/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
   50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
   50/45 = 50 × 98/45 × 98 = 4900/4410
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/4410 + 4900/4410 = 2250 + 4900/4410 = 7150/4410
5. 7150/4410 simplified gives 715/441
6. So, 50/98 + 50/45 = 715/441
   In mixed form: 1274/441

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